Women’s Safety XPRIZE $1M winner is a smart, simple panic button

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go to your recent contacts and type out a message asking a friend for help
press release announcing the winner
considered a luxury for women
Artemis, Leaf Wearables, Nimb SafeTrek, Saffron and Soterra
All had some variation on a device that either detected or was manually activated during an attack or stressful situation, alerting friends
Like any other Bluetooth accessory, it keeps in touch with your smartphone wirelessly and when you press the button twice your emergency
contacts are alerted to your location and need for help
ensure that they will work in real-life cases where women face dangers today
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winning the prize will help Leaf get its product out to people who need it
the sensor prices drop